Recall 12V-071: 2009–2010 Tiffin Bus, 2009–2011, 2013 Tiffin Zephyr
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Feb 24, 2012, covering about 181 vehicles.
The problem
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 bus, as well as certain 2009-2011 and 2013 zephyr recreational vehicle chassis equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-nn2e-001 or 2791-nn2e-002. When the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. Additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicle reaches its governed speed after the cruise control is set.
The risk
A driver may experience reduced control of the vehicle if either the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware of the increased speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on january 9, 2012. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V071000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-071?
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 bus, as well as certain 2009-2011 and 2013 zephyr recreational vehicle chassis equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-nn2e-001 or 2791-nn2e-002. When the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. Additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicle reaches its governed speed after the cruise control is set.
How is recall 12V-071 fixed?
The vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on january 9, 2012. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.